Reserved seat tickets are $5 and are available at southerndoorauditorium.org or through the Southern Door school offices.

Living nativity

Our family loves to participate in The Living Nativity, presented by First Baptist Church of Sturgeon Bay.

The girls and I sing in the angel choir and my husband and son run the behind the scenes duties and maybe fill in holding a feisty young goat or two.

This year’s performances are at 5 and 6 p.m. on Dec. 16 and 17. I invite everyone to come and enjoy the live outdoor production. It truly brings “The Christmas Story” to life with shepherds and their flock, the angel choir, royal kings, and, of course, Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus.

After a couple of favorite carols, the kids can pet the goats then head inside for complimentary cider and cookies. And the performances are just 15 minutes long—perfect for every age.

The Living Nativity is presented outdoors in the parking lot of First Baptist Church of Sturgeon Bay, 610 N. Fifth Ave. Admission is free. For more information, call 920-743-5058.

Miscellaneous

As you are shopping for Christmas items, consider adding something extra to your cart for a child in need. A Toys for Kids bin is located at Nicolet Bank in Brussels. Drop off toys, books, gift cards for teenagers, stocking stuffers, and more to help make a child’s Christmas a bit merrier. The bin will be there until mid-December and the toys are given to local Door County families.

Parks, Phillips and Co. will be in concert for Christmas at Country Bible Church in neighboring Casco at 6 p.m. on Sunday. All are invited to attend to celebrate the beginning of the Advent season and prepare your heart and minds for Christmas. Free admission; a free-will offering will be taken. Refreshments to be served after the concert.

Reminder: The Southern Door Athletic Booster Club is hosting an apparel sale prior to the Tuesday home basketball game from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in front of the Eagle Gym. Contact Booster Club officers for more information at officers@sdboosters.com.